Some movie contracts provide financial bonuses for actors who receive Oscar, Golden Globe, and/or SAG nominations. This could explain Gabourey Sidibe’s Victoronix bag and meal at Balthazar over the weekend. Good for her!
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Just days after battling it out with The Bachelor’s host, Chris Harrison, ousted contestant Rozlyn Papa may be preparing for a court fight over an alleged sex tape.
TMZ reports that a sex tape starring Papa “is being shopped to a variety of XXX companies all over all over L.A. — including LiveJasmin.com.” Her rep, however, says Papa has “no knowledge of any tape.”
The rep’s answer could be setting up the legal strategy. Namely, if Rozlyn had no knowledge of being filmed, then she did not consent to the sex tape. Without that consent, it may be pretty easy for Rozlyn to obtain an injunction to stop distribution of the footage.
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Yes, the law is involved in everything, even the Golden Globes. Congrats to Showtime’s law-themed show, Dexter, for Best TV Drama and Best Actor nominations! Click here for a complete list.
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Popsquire’s entertainment reporter / legal expert, Russell Wetanson, will be on FoxNews.com’s “Strategy Room” at noon EST.
It’s LIVE and alive. Click here and watch!
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Even pop culture lawyers need a Thanksgiving vacation. Don’t fret, though — if you need a little Popsquire fix, check out this highlights reel. Thanks for helping Popsquire pop!
TV Highlights Reel from Russell Wetanson on Vimeo.
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The America’s Got Talent finals may include a thief.
TMZ reports that one of the drummers in the band Recycled Percussion is accused of stealing $200,000 from the company that managed the band and may face criminal charges within three weeks.
So, is this another case of reality tv producers not conducting proper background checks?
Probably not. If the drummer has never been arrested or charged, then there might not be any record of wrongdoing. Plus, reality shows are not as concerned about allegations of embezzlement as they might be about violent criminal histories.
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Tyra Banks isn’t makin’ it legal any time soon, despite rumors that she was seen in LA this weekend with an engagement ring.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
She explains on Twitter:
Hearing about crazy rumors that I’m engaged. Well, I’m not. The “RING” is my high school class ring. It’s 10k gold, and has zero diamonds. Ha!
Ok, fine. But, who wears their high school ring at your age, Tyra? That does not make Popsquire smile with his eyes.
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First comes the lawyer letter. Then, comes the complaint. That’s just how it works, even for former Miss California Carrie Prejean.
Last month, Prejean’s lawyer sent a letter threatening to sue the Miss California Organization over the infamous scandal and decision to remove Prejean from her beauty queen post.
Now, Prejean’s legal team is taking it to the next level by drafting a formal complaint alleging slander, libel, public disclosure of private facts, religious discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
They haven’t filed it with the court yet, though. Typically, this means that the plaintiff is hoping the defendant will enter a quick settlement, i.e., pay up to make her shut up.
Given how public this dispute has been and how passionate both sides appear to feel about each other, it seems unlikely that this case will go away any time soon.
Popsquire will keep you posted!
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Renee Zelwegger may be contractually obligated to gain weight! [Popwrap]
Will Paris Hilton testify before Congress to support stricter environmental controls? [ICYDK]
Don’t expect anyone to ask Beyonce for a refund. [Popbytes]
Let’s hope Channing Tatum’s shirtless GQ cover doesn’t cause riots. [Amy Grindhouse]
Whitney Houston has come a long way since her 2000 arrest for alleged pot possession. [Transracial]
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Click here to watch Popsquire’s entertainment reporter / legal expert, Russell Wetanson, on CNN.com at 9:15 am PST.
Topic: Michael Jackson, of course!
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Like a typical lawyer, Popsquire can’t resist a good slip and fall. Yikes!
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Susan Boyle is the most downloaded woman in history, so it makes sense that she needs some time to download.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
Following her surprising second place spot on Britain’s Got Talent finale, an ambulance transported Boyle to a private clinic to be treated for exhaustion. Speaking on Monday’s GMTV morning program in the U.K., Piers Morgan said:
“I spoke to her yesterday for about half an hour and she’s fine. She’s gone in for some rest. She needs to get away from everyone – get away from the show, from the media, the public, and just have a bit of down time to herself.”
Let’s hope the show’s lawyers were consulted before Boyle performed at the finale. If she wasn’t fit to perform and if anyone coerced her to go on stage, then she may lawyer up and sue for emotional distress, false imprisonment, and breach of contract, among other things.
PS: Once she does recover, Boyle better get ready to work again. The producers likely own her every move, based on the contract she signed to become a contestant. Reality tv contracts can be very oppressive!
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Today’s top collisions between pop culture and law are…
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Was John Mayer the victim of lipstick battery this weekend? Before you answer, remember that you can’t batter the willing…
[Pacific Coast News]
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Jamie Lee Curtis may have stolen Britney’s pink wig. Let’s hope she never returns it.
[Pacific Coast News]
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